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Author: Gary Robinson
Illustrator: Gary Robinson
Publisher: 7th Generation
Date: 2021
Pages: 40
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Jayla shares tips about how to respond to negative self-talk and be proud of who you are.
Artistic Media: Bright and colorful illustrations throughout the book.
Curricular connections: I could use this to teach a social-emotional lesson in my classroom.
Personal response: I loved that this book was all about positivity and self-talk. I think that a lot of us compare ourselves to each other and that leads to negative self-talk. This book has some great advice for students who may be struggling with their confidence and feeling like an outsider. I like that the book started with Jayla sharing the various cultures that she fits into.
Teaching resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62vDZBDUGhU

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Author: Carole Lindstrom
Illustrator: Michaela Goade
Publisher: Roaring Book Press
Date: 2020
Pages: 40
Awards: Randolph Caldecott Medal
1-2 sentence synopsis: We Are Water Protectors is a powerful story that shows how important clean water is to life on this planet and how important it is to protect.
Artistic Media: Bright illustrations
Curricular connections: culture and conservation
Personal response: I really enjoyed this story. I thought that it was a great way to bring attention to many subjects in one book.
Teaching resources: I could definitely see young students being interested in this book and wanting to learn more about it. In my classroom, I could use this book to talk about indigenous cultures and traditions.

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Author: Cece Bell
Illustrator: Cece Bell and David Lasky
Publisher: Amulet books
Date: September 2014
Pages: 248
Awards: John Newbery Medal
1-2 sentence synopsis: The book is a loose autobiographical account of Bell's childhood and life with her deafness. The characters in the book are all anthropomorphic bunnies.
Artistic Media: Graphic novel, illustrations,
Curricular connections: ages 8-12, discusses diverse abilities
Personal response: This book is so engaging and would be a great addition to any classroom! As a younger student, I would have loved to read this book.
Teaching resources: This book could be used to teach empathy, diversity, and confidence. This book was also turned into a show so that could be a fun way to enhance student comprehension/retention.
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/49120

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Author: James Marshall
Illustrator: James Marshall
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date: 1981
Pages: 32
Awards: Caldecott Honor
1-2 sentence synopsis: This book is about three little pigs who build their houses out of different materials. Then a wolf comes and blows their houses down. The last pig alive traps the wolf and eats him for dinner.
Artistic Media: Pen and watercolor
Curricular connections: I do not see many curricular connections. Maybe could lead to a science/engineering discussion about the construction of the pigs' houses.
Personal response: I have grown up reading this book. I do not think that it stands out as one that I need to have in my classroom library.
Teaching resources: https://youtu.be/4F-22Y6Wg60

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The True Story of the 3 Three Little Pigs

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The True Story of the 3 Three Little Pigs

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Author: Jon Scieszka
Illustrator: Lane Smith
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date: 1989
Pages: 32
Awards: American Library Association: Notable Book
1-2 sentence synopsis: This book is a spin-off of the story of the three little pigs and it is told from the wolf's point of view.
Artistic Media: Cartoon illustrations
Curricular connections: This could be a good way to introduce various points of view to students. It could possibly be used to teach writing.
Personal response: I think that this is a fun story that is different than the typical three little pigs.
Teaching resources: https://youtu.be/Xw6fHKFxx1U

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Author: Hannah Carmona
Illustrator: Anna Cunha
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
Date: March 2021
Pages: 32
Awards: 2022 Outstanding International Book
1-2 sentence synopsis: A beautifully tender story touching on the range of emotions immigrants may feel when leaving their home countries – excitement and sorrow, fear and courage. Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic.
Artistic Media: Colorful images, whimsical
Curricular connections:
Personal response: This would be a great book to teach about moving.
Teaching resources: https://www.getepic.com/app/read/75162

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Author: Anna Kontoleon & Manos Kontoleon
Illustrator: Fotini Tikkou
Publisher: Star Bright Books
Date: 2021
Pages: 48
Awards: 2022 Outstanding International Book
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Artistic Media: Collage-based illustrations coupled with detailed drawings in colored pencils are the dynamic visual feature of this book and include primarily light-skinned characters spanning a range of ages. These images feel like a travel journal in their delivery and give the reader extensive material for viewing throughout the book.
Curricular connections: We could use this book to discuss travel or family.
Personal response: I thought that this book was ok. It was not one of my favorites but I think that it could still be a good book to read.
Teaching resources: https://www.getepic.com/app/read/76706

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Author: Annie Barrows
Illustrator: Sophia Blackall
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Date: 2007
Pages: 111
Awards: NY Times Bestseller
1-2 sentence synopsis: Ivy and Bean are opposites that become best friends.
Artistic Media: cute and friendly images.
Curricular connections: friendship- social-emotional learning.
Personal response: I think these books are super cute! They are definitely something that I would have liked to read when I was in elementary school.
Teaching resources: ages 6-10 years 480 Lexile range. This book is a series and is also a Netflix show.

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Author: Maranke Rinck
Illustrator: Martijn van der Linden
Publisher: Levine Querido
Date: April 2021
Pages: 151
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: A kernel of popcorn comes to life named Popcorn Bob.
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Personal response: A fun and funny story. I think this could be a good book for students to read to get them interested in reading. Very creative.
Teaching resources: 7-12 year old age range.

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Author: Grace Lin
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Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date: 2011
Pages: 278
Awards: John Newbery Medal, Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature.
1-2 sentence synopsis: The main character, Minli, lives with her parents. Her father tells her folktales every night. She goes on a journey to meet the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.
Artistic Media:
Curricular connections: Culture and history.
Personal response: This is a great book! I like the fantasy aspect of the story.
Teaching resources: 9-12 years

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Author: Xelena González
Illustrator: Adriana M. Garcia
Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc.
Date: May 25, 2021
Pages: 40
Awards: Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: This book is about a grandma and her three granddaughters. The grandma takes the girls to her garden and tells them stories about the rocks, seashells, and crystals.
Artistic Media: Very colorful and creative images.
Curricular connections: I could use this to teach a science lesson about nature.
Personal response: I loved this book and its connection to family and nature.
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Author: Raul the Third
Illustrator: Raul the Third
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date: 2020
Pages: 48
Awards: Pura Belpre Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: In this book, the main character, Little Lobo shares his love for food and wrestling.
Artistic Media: Colorful, creative, and detailed drawings.
Curricular connections: This book series could be a great way to discuss culture.
Personal response: I think this book is super cute and fun! I especially love the images. It sort of reminds me of a where's waldo book with all of the details.
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Counting in Dog Years: Sassy Poems about Math

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Counting in Dog Years: Sassy Poems about Math

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Author: Besty Franco
Illustrator: Priscilla Tey
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Date: October 11, 2022
Pages: 41
Awards: 2023 notable books in poetry
1-2 sentence synopsis: This book has 29 poems that are all about math. They approach math topics in a fun and playful way that children are sure to love.
Artistic Media: Cartoon illustrations. Funny pictures that relate to the poems.
Curricular connections: These could poems be great to use when teaching math!
Personal response: I thought this book was super cute. I loved the illustrations and the way that math was used in a fun way. I don't love math, but I loved these poems.
Teaching resources: This book could be used to teach a cross-curricular lesson between math and reading/writing. I could have students make their own math poems inspired by this book.

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Author: Linda Sue Park
Illustrator: Robert Sae-Heng
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date: March 2021
Pages: 70
Awards: Lee Bennett Hopkins
1-2 sentence synopsis: This book asks what the most important thing in your home is. If your house is on fire, what would you save? Family and pets are safe.
Artistic Media:  Black and white drawings.
Curricular connections: History.
Personal response: This book has great poetry. I really liked the question that it asks. I think that this could create some fun activities in the classroom.
Teaching resources: Could be used to teach poetry and traditional Korean sijo verse. I would ask my students this question and have them respond in writing. I would give them time to go through the writer's workshop with it and make it argumentative writing and argue why the item they chose is more important than any other.

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Author: Lisa Fipps
Illustrator: N/A
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
Date: March 2021
Pages: Printz Honor Winner
Awards: 256
1-2 sentence synopsis: This book tells the story of an 11 year old girl, Ellie, who struggles with body image and bullying.
Artistic Media:  N/A
Curricular connections: Social-emotional learning.
Personal response: I thought that this was a great book. And although bullying is a very sad topic, I'm sure that students could find this book relatable.
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Author:  Margaret Read MacDonald

Illustrator: Deborah Melmon

Publisher: Two Lions
Date: January 29, 2013
Pages: 32
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis:  A group of animals is trying to find water during a drought. The big animals such as elephants try but give up. The little gecko does not give up and eventually finds water.
Artistic Media: cartoon illustrations
Curricular connections: culture science- drought
Personal response: I thought this book was super cute and I loved the theme. I think that perseverance and a growth mindset are both two important qualities to possess. I also liked that it had opportunities to teach about Uganda and droughts.
Teaching resources: Grade Level: Pre-K to 3rd-grade

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Author: Sandra Greenwood
Illustrator: Luisa Uribe
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Date: October 2022
Pages: 40
Awards: Charlotte Huck Finn Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: A young girl reflects on the emotions and challenges of growing up with a brother who is incarcerated.
Artistic Media: emotional imagery
Curricular connections: Social-emotional learning
Personal response: I think this book does a great job of sharing the emotions a child may go through with a family member being incarcerated.
Teaching resources: k-3

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Author: Renee Watson
Illustrator: Nina Mata
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Date: April 2021
Pages: 208
Awards: Charlotte Huck Finn Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind—school, self-image, and especially family. Making sunshine out of setbacks
Artistic Media:
Curricular connections: social-emotional learning. growth mindset and positivity.
Personal response: I think that this book is super cute! I love the positive message it sends. One review said that it is similar to a Ramona Quimby type of book and I loved that series and this book too.
Teaching resources: Book series.

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Author: Cece Bell
Illustrator: Cece Bell
Publisher: Candlewick press
Date: January 2021
Pages: 72
Awards: Newberry Honor
1-2 sentence synopsis: Simple, silly, and perfectly suited for its audience, this tale of Chick and Brain’s constant misunderstandings and miscommunications proves once again that Cece Bell is a master at meeting kids where they are.
Artistic Media: Playful images comic book
Curricular connections:
Personal response: Super fun, funny, and entertaining book!
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Author: Cece Bell
Illustrator: Cece Bell
Publisher: Candlewick press
Date: March 8th, 2016
Pages: 32
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Two first graders become friends with

the help of a woodchuck.

Artistic Media: fun and playful drawings
Curricular connections: social-emotional learning
Personal response: Super fun and creative book. I love that the woodchuck brought them together and helped create a friendship.
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Author: Robin Newman
Illustrator: Chris Ewald
Publisher: Creston Books
Date: February 2016
Pages: 32
Awards: 2016 ABC Best Books for Young Readers
1-2 sentence synopsis: The main character, Hildie, is trying to sleep at night but has a very loud neighbor. This book tells the story of how she tries to get sleep with her loud neighbors.
Artistic Media: dark, whimsical pictures
Curricular connections: We could make connections between this book and other fairy tales we have read before.
Personal response: I chose to read this book because I thought that it would be a fun read and I liked that it incorporated a variety of familiar fairy tales.
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Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Illustrator: n/a
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Adults
Date: September 2016
Pages: 210
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Rosi must decide what she's willing to risk to save her family.
Artistic Media:  n/a
Curricular connections: science, history/future
Personal response: I love thrillers. I think that this book would be great for middle school students to get them interested in reading. I think especially for students who enjoy sci-fi type of books.
Teaching resources: A thrilling read that would be great for tweens. Author, Haddix, has written many books! Could be a great way to get students hooked on a series and encourage reading outside of school.

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Author: Philip C. Stead
Illustrator: Erin E. Stead
Publisher: Macmillian Young Listeners
Date: May 2010
Pages: 18
Awards: Caldecott Medal
1-2 sentence synopsis: Amos McGee and the animals at the city zoo are best friends. When Amos wakes up sick and unable to visit the zoo, the animals visit him.
Artistic Media: simple drawings
Curricular connections: friendship
Personal response: I thought that this book was very simple but it had a great message. I think that it can be read to young students to discuss kindness.
Teaching resources: could be used to discuss the importance of friendship.

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Author: Heather Dean Brewer
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Date: September 2020
Pages: 32
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: A young girl goes to a Women's March.
Artistic Media: happy colorful illustrations
Curricular connections:
Personal response: This was a super cute book! I loved how it showed the importance of activism no matter how small you feel.
Teaching resources: a great way to teach activism to students!

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Author: Meera Sriram
Illustrator: Meera Sethi
Publisher: Penny Candy Books
Date: March 2019
Pages: 40
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: The main character, Asha, travels with her parents to India for her grandmother's passing.
Artistic Media: Colorful illustrations
Curricular connections: grief, culture
Personal response: I love that this book touches on many subjects. I think that it could be a great addition to my classroom library.
Teaching resources: Kinder-4th

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Author:  Harriet Ziefert
Illustrator: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Blue Apple Books
Date: 2013
Pages: 40
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Simon is a backstage cat. He rides with his "leading lady" to the theater for every performance.
Artistic Media: colorful illustrations
Curricular connections: theater
Personal response: short easy read! Fun to discuss with students what they think may happen next.
Teaching resources: can be used to teach students about prediction making. ages 4-8
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/5672

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Author:  Monica Brown
Illustrator: John Parra
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
Date: September 2017
Pages: 37
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Animalitos is based on the life of Frida Kahlo and the animals that inspired her art and life.
Artistic Media: illustrations
Curricular connections: art, culture, history, Spanish language
Personal response: Love this book! A fun approach to history and art. I think students can all find something from this book to take away as a highlight.
Teaching resources: Some Spanish in the book. Fun for EL students. ages 8-11
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/47118

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Author: Sophia Bennett
Illustrator: Manjit Thapp
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Date:
Pages: 114
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Discover the work of female artists who have made their mark on the art world.
Artistic Media: a lot of art included. very visually appealing,
Curricular connections: art, art history
Personal response: I think this is a great book to show students more art and art history.
Teaching resources: ages 10-12

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Dorothea's Eyes: Dorothea Lange Photographs the Truth

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Dorothea's Eyes: Dorothea Lange Photographs the Truth

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Author:  Barb Rosenstock
Illustrator: Gerard DuBois
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Date: March 2016
Pages: 33
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: The powerful and inspiring biography of Dorothea Lange, one of the founders of documentary photography.

Artistic Media:  illustrations and photographs
Curricular connections: History
Personal response: I love photography so I thought that this book was very fun to read. I think students may not have thought about how photography came to be so it could be a very informative yet fun book for students.
Teaching resources: quiz on epic ages 8-12.

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Author: Nick Bruel
Illustrator: Nick Bruel
Publisher: Square Fish
Date: 2009
Pages: 144
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: giving bad kitty a bath is not as easy as one may think.
Artistic Media: funny illustrations
Curricular connections:
Personal response: Fun and funny book to get students interested in reading.
Teaching resources: 5-8 years. 650L. Series of books

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Author:  Erin Entrada Kelly
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Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: 2020
Pages: 352
Awards: Newberry Medal
1-2 sentence synopsis: Story of unexpected friendships.
Artistic Media:
Curricular connections: Diversity
Personal response: Like how the story is told from four different POVs.
Teaching resources: 3rd-7th grade. 650L

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Author:  Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: 2015
Pages: 240
Awards: 2014 Newberry award
1-2 sentence synopsis: Story of a boy and his experiences in second grade.
Artistic Media:  Black and white art
Curricular connections: social-emotional learning
Personal response: Cute book! I think it is perfect for elementary students.
Teaching resources: 3rd-7th grade

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Author:  Katherine Applegate
Illustrator:
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: 2015
Pages: 336
Awards: 2013 Newberry Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: Unexpected friendship between animals.
Artistic Media:
Curricular connections: Literary devices and story elements
Personal response: Great theme of friendship, art, and hope.
Teaching resources: 3rd-7th grade. 570L. Major motion picture on Disney+. Literary devices and story elements. There are other similar stories by this auhtor.

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Author:  Rosalind Hayhoe
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Publisher: Flying Start Books
Date: 2013
Pages: 25
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: When we travel around a city or town we can see different types of art in the streets and parks.
Artistic Media: photographs of various types of art.
Curricular connections: art and history
Personal response: Love the range of artwork included with descriptions
Teaching resources: ages 7-9. Used to teach about different kinds of the artwork we may encounter.

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Author:  Christian Robinson
Illustrator: Christian Robinson
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Date: June 2, 2020
Pages: 40
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Look at the world in a new way and see that everyone is connected and that everyone matters.
Artistic Media:  colorful images
Curricular connections: social studies, social-emotional learning
Personal response: I love how inclusive this book is. This would be a great read at the beginning of the year to create a classroom community.
Teaching resources: ages 2-6

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Author:  Jason Chin
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Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Date: February 21, 2017
Pages: 56
Awards: Orbis Pictus 2018
1-2 sentence synopsis: Book about the plants and animals that call the Grand Canyon home and the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Artistic Media:
Curricular connections: science
Personal response: Great book about nature! I love the connections to science as well.
Teaching resources: grades 2-3

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Author:  Sharon M. Draper
Illustrator: N/A
Publisher: Antheneum Books for Young Readers
Date: March 2010
Pages: 306
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Melody is born with a disability leaving her unable to walk or talk. This book shares her life from her perspective.
Artistic Media:  N/A
Curricular connections: Social-emotional learning
Personal response: I love this book. I remember reading it when I was younger and it is still very relevant today.
Teaching resources: has a sequel titled Out of My Heart. Grades 5-8.

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Headstrong Hallie, The Story of Hallie Morse Dagget, the First Female "Fire Guard"

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Headstrong Hallie, The Story of Hallie Morse Dagget, the First Female "Fire Guard"

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Author: Aimee Bissonette
Illustrator: David Hohn
Publisher: ‎Sleeping Bear Press
Date: December 15, 2020
Pages: 36
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: A woman named Hallie becomes the first female firefighter. Even after being turned away multiple times she never gives up.
Artistic Media: illustrations
Curricular connections: history and women's rights.
Personal response: Very empowering for young girls especially.
Teaching resources: ages 6-10
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/75393

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Author:  Kyo Maclear
Illustrator: Chris Turnham

Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date: April 13, 2021

Pages: 38
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: Flowers bloom in the garden. Umbrellas bloom on the streets. So much to love about the rain!
Artistic Media: colorful and happy illustrations
Curricular connections: Science and weather
Personal response: I love the rain and I loved this book! I think that it is a great way to talk about finding the positive in situations.
Teaching resources: ages 3-5

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Author:  Stuart J. Murphy
Illustrator: Stuart J. Murphy
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishers
Date: 2012
Pages: 36
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: See how eating healthy foods and getting lots of exercise helps Ajay feel great--and run fast!
Artistic Media: illustrations of animals
Curricular connections: health
Personal response: I like that the animals are portrayed with human characteristics.
Teaching resources: ages 3-7

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Author:  Shane Peacock

Illustrator: Sophie Casson

Publisher: Owlkids Books
Date: April 12, 2016
Pages:
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1-2 sentence synopsis: Vincent van Gogh is now known as an acclaimed, incomparable painter. But when he lived in France in the 1880s, he was mocked for being different.
Artistic Media: oil pastel illustrations
Curricular connections: art and history. Also some aspects of social-emotional learning
Personal response: I have learned about van Gogh before but always in a formal setting and more focused on his art. I enjoyed reading about his life as a picture book.
Teaching resources: ages 7-9
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/41856

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Magic Trash: The Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

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Magic Trash: The Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

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Author: J.H. Shapiro

Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley Newton

Publisher: CharlesBridge
Date: July 2011
Pages: 35
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: This is the true story of Tyree Guyton and his art and how it saved his community.
Artistic Media: fun illustrations
Curricular connections: art
Personal response: Fun way to teach about art and the impact it can have on a person and their community!
Teaching resources: ages 7-9
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/10043

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Author: Jeanne Manford
Illustrator: Sam Kalda
Publisher: Magination Press
Date: September 6, 2022
Pages: 40
Awards: Orbis
1-2 sentence synopsis: a mom stands up for the unfair treatment of her gay son in NYC.
Artistic Media:  illustrations
Curricular connections: Social-emotional learning, history
Personal response: I enjoyed this book and found it to be very empowering.
Teaching resources: ages k-6th

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Author:  Duncan Tonatiuh
Illustrator: Duncan Tonatiuh
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Date: 2010
Pages: 32
Awards: Pura Belpre
1-2 sentence synopsis: As cousins swap letters, they realize they are much more similar than they once thought.
Artistic Media:  illustrations
Curricular connections: social studies
Personal response: I loved this book! I think it could be fun to have students talk about their connections to the family as well.
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Author: Darren Lebeuf
Illustrator: Ashley Barron
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Date: April 2, 2019
Pages: 32
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: A young boy explores the forest and creates art using the beauty he sees around him.
Artistic Media: illustrations
Curricular connections: PreK-1st
Personal response:
Teaching resources: PreK-1st

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Author: Katherine Applegate
Illustrator: Charlie Alder
Publisher: Fiewel & Friends
Date: March 2021
Pages: 96
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: A story about the friendship between two dogs, one older and one younger.
Artistic Media: illustrations
Curricular connections: social-emotional learning
Personal response: I loved this story of friendship!
Teaching resources:

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Author: Darren Lebeuf
Illustrator: Ashley Barron
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Date: March 3, 2020
Pages: 32
Awards: Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: A young girl beautifully describes the scenery of the dunes with her mother.
Artistic Media: illustrations
Curricular connections: social-emotional learning
Personal response: Great story about grief for students.
Teaching resources: PreK-1st

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Author: Charlotte Sullivan Wild
Illustrator: Charlene Chua
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Publishing Group
Date: January 2022
Pages: 40
Awards: Stonewall Book Award
1-2 sentence synopsis: The main character, Violet, asks her crush to be her Valentine.
Artistic Media:  illustrations
Curricular connections: social-emotional
Personal response: Super cute book! I love the theme of courage and how inclusive this book is.
Teaching resources:

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Author:  Beth Ferry
Illustrator: Molly Idle
Publisher: Roaring Book Press
Date: October 2020
Pages: 32
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: A story about animals and their interactions.
Artistic Media: illustrations
Curricular connections: science, SEL
Personal response: Great book for positive self-esteem and could also be used to teach science.
Teaching resources: k-2nd

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Author:  Hans and Monique Hagen
Illustrator: Marit Tornqvist
Publisher: Levine Querido
Date: March 2022
Pages: 56
Awards:
1-2 sentence synopsis: The main character is becoming a big sister and is feeling many big emotions about it. This book talks about how to handle those emotions.
Artistic Media:  illustrations
Curricular connections: poetry, SEL
Personal response: This is a great book that many students could relate to.
Teaching resources: PreK-4th

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